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Project Code [2008-CP-9-S2]

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Project title

CIT?s Sustainable Campus Programme (CSCP)

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)

Lead Applicant

Kevin McCarthy

Project Abstract

In 2007 CIT had an annual spend for its Bishopstown campus of approximately 642,000 (electricity), 200,000 (gas), 145,000 (waste), and 120,000 (water). In addition, other unquantified resources (e.g. in laboratories, maintenance, offices etc.) are consumed.The following MINIMUM annual savings are anticipated:Water 20% 10,000 m3 24,000Electricity 10% 500 MWh 64,200Waste 5% 16.5 tonnes 7,250Paper 10% to be quantified dittoThese reductions will have obvious environmental as well as economic benefits. The programme will also significantly raise environmental awareness in the Institute among staff and students. The results will be highl

Grant Approved

�151,957.00

Research Hub

Cleaner Production - Green Enterprise - Innovation and Demonstration

Research Theme

n/a

Start Date

06/04/2009

Initial Projected Completion Date

06/04/2011